Toastmasters District 3

When you are assigned to serve as the Ah Counter, your job includes counting ahs, ums, and ers. The goal is to make each of us aware that we use these distracting words.  

However, just knowing about it after the fact is not very helpful. It's more effective if you provide a signal the moment a person says "ah" or "um."    

Whether it's a bell, a clicker or some other noise-making device, the instant feedback trains us to avoid the practice.  

Except for prepared speeches, be bold and ding the speaker (including your Mentor) every time you hear the dreaded "ah" words.   

You aren't being rude; it's your job!